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Youâ€™ve taken a big step in starting your education. Whether youâ€™re pursuing an associate, bachelorâ€™s, or a masterâ€™s degree, I want to tell you what an exciting journey you have ahead of you. Are you scratching your head wondering where to begin? Well, donâ€™t! Here are some suggestions for starting out in your degree program.

By Amanda RiggsTeam Manager, Academic Advising at American Public University

When you are deciding whether or not it would be advantageous to add a certificate or a minor to your degree, there are many factors to consider. To begin this discussion, letâ€™s go over some of the specifics.

By Anna SommerTeam Manager, Academic Advising at American Public University

Itâ€™s easy to think of a degree as a final product. Youâ€™ve completed all the assignments, passed all the courses, and jumped every hoop necessary to graduate. The degree itself doesnâ€™t mean learning is over. There is still knowledge to pursue, new skills to acquire, and experiences to explore. Be open to learning, even after graduation.

By Shere BrownAdvising Training & Development Specialist at American Public University

Between balancing work, school, and family obligations, creating an effective time management system is imperative to academic success. Here are some time management tips to help you to create a better, balanced life with the aim to decrease stress and increase your productivity as you work towards degree completion.

Changing your degree program can be a big decision, and itâ€™s a decision you want to get right. However, itâ€™s not really about right and wrong; itâ€™s about understanding how a program or a possible program change will impact you now and in the future. Itâ€™s important to remember that there isnâ€™t one perfect degree, and a degree is really more about an experience that you chose to help you create the life you want.

By Anna SommerTeam Manager, Academic Advising at American Public University

Decision making is a process of understanding the effects of each choice and then deciding which choice best aligns with your goals. This process can be challenging and sometimes difficult to undertake. This is why working with an academic advisor can be beneficial and help ease the struggle of trying to understand everything on your own.

If you are a committed student, being non-committal to your program is the wrong move to make. When you are thinking about dropping a course to make your schedule simpler, consider what you're missing out on first.